In this episode, we talk about giving back to our community by helping or donating to homeless shelters. your church, or anyone in need. Next, we talk about praying or listening to religious music or listening to the Bible while working out in different ways: like Tai Chi or lifting weights. Lastly, examine how to track your spiritual journey by time spent each day in prayer and reflection time using an app or journal. Set a minimum goal each day to devote to God or to your Higher Power to achieve a better and more peaceful life.

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In this episode, we cover Yoga and Mindful Martial Art by first exploring how gardening is an expression of mindful work as a prerequisite to your training. Then in our Martial Art Training, doing yoga based stretches, yoga animal forms, relaxed tai chi patterns, barre exercises, pilates, the stretching walk, and the development of your straddle stretch are all valuable tools towards the sum total of your overall health and well being. In our mental training, the use of candles and incense help with deep breathing exercises to make your meditation much more complete and enjoyable.

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In this episode, we examine the history of warriors like samurai who would learn a passive art like calligraphy, art, or gardening to balance out their martial art training. They we learn how to open ourselves up to artistic expression in everything we see or do around us. Martial Art inspired Art or Performance can be artistic when combined and transformed on the page, in writing or with music, special uniforms, or circular extended techniques like a dance. The creative process helps us to see the world in a different way and use it instead of just for the fighting arts.

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